Heyco-Wiha
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Dave455
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Heyco sockets are quite nice. Reasonable quality, and if I remember correctly, a nice polished chrome finish, which is a little unusual for German tools.
Heyco specialise in making tools for manufacturer supplied toolkits, so they tend not to be marketed well (at least not in the U.K.) which is a shame as they make some very nice stuff, such as their combination wrenches, and their screwdrivers with the clear green handles. (A set of the latter are on my 'wish list')!
Be a bit wary though, of late they have been pushing their budget 'Heytec' line, which is of course very average Taiwanese stuff.
Wasn't aware of any connection between Wiha and Heyco, maybe Wiha are distributing them in the U.S. or something?
Heyco specialise in making tools for manufacturer supplied toolkits, so they tend not to be marketed well (at least not in the U.K.) which is a shame as they make some very nice stuff, such as their combination wrenches, and their screwdrivers with the clear green handles. (A set of the latter are on my 'wish list')!
Be a bit wary though, of late they have been pushing their budget 'Heytec' line, which is of course very average Taiwanese stuff.
Wasn't aware of any connection between Wiha and Heyco, maybe Wiha are distributing them in the U.S. or something?
Dave455
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P.S. If anybody more knowledgable then myself regarding German tools reads this (Monte?) can I chuck in a query too?
Are those Heyco screwdrivers with the green transparent handles still available?
I always assumed Heyco were the manufacturer of these, but Bernstein used to sell a similar pattern with yellow handles. Did Heyco make for Bernstein, or did someone else (Witte maybe?) make for both.
Are those Heyco screwdrivers with the green transparent handles still available?
I always assumed Heyco were the manufacturer of these, but Bernstein used to sell a similar pattern with yellow handles. Did Heyco make for Bernstein, or did someone else (Witte maybe?) make for both.
What Heyco is probably best known for are those plastic strain reliefs that retain electrical power cords into devices of all kinds They have so much if the market that they are usually referred to as heycos, even if they are some other brand.
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Different Heyco.
Looks that way. Heyco tools, Germany 1937. Heyco electrical fasteners 1926, USA ? There is also Heyco Metals.
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Came across some heyco and heynen wrenches in the community toolbox at work, both made in Germany, they have a nice satin finish, they look almost identical, some were combination wrenches and some were double open end.
What struck me was how slim the wrenches were, not as thin as say Capri or V8 wrenches, but thinner than the run of mill wrenches I have touched
I was wondering if anybody has pics of the Wiha-Heyco modern wrenches
https://www.wihatools.ca/open-end-wrenches-metric-7pc-set
From the pics the middle looks to be satin but the ends polished, the ones at work are full satin, stamped either Heyco or Heynen and are stamped Germany
Product description
Wrenches are Heyco brand, distributed by Wiha and still made in Germany Open End Wrenches Metric 7 Piece Set 6.0mm x 7.0mm 8.0mm x 9.0mm 10.0mm x 11.0mm 12.0mm x 13.0mm 14.0mm x 15.0mm 16.0mm x 17.0mm 18.0mm x 19.0mm Made from 31CRV3 high performance tool steel. Satin chromed sure grip body. Precision formed for exact fit. Narrow profile for better access in tight locations. Wide I-beam for better gripping. The wrench specified by BMW, Mercedes and Rolls Royce.
From the Manufacturer
Wiha 35096 Open End Metric Wrenches 7 Piece. Seven piece set includes sizes 6mm by 7mm, 8mm by 9mm, 10mm by 11mm, 12mm by 13mm, 14mm by 15mm, 16mm by 17mm, 18mm by 19mm. Hard chromed wide I beam sure grip body. Made in Germany.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heyco
https://www.heyco.de/
https://www.heyco.de/PDF/2017/HEYCO_Katalog_2017_screen.pdf
What struck me was how slim the wrenches were, not as thin as say Capri or V8 wrenches, but thinner than the run of mill wrenches I have touched
I was wondering if anybody has pics of the Wiha-Heyco modern wrenches
https://www.wihatools.ca/open-end-wrenches-metric-7pc-set
From the pics the middle looks to be satin but the ends polished, the ones at work are full satin, stamped either Heyco or Heynen and are stamped Germany
Product description
Wrenches are Heyco brand, distributed by Wiha and still made in Germany Open End Wrenches Metric 7 Piece Set 6.0mm x 7.0mm 8.0mm x 9.0mm 10.0mm x 11.0mm 12.0mm x 13.0mm 14.0mm x 15.0mm 16.0mm x 17.0mm 18.0mm x 19.0mm Made from 31CRV3 high performance tool steel. Satin chromed sure grip body. Precision formed for exact fit. Narrow profile for better access in tight locations. Wide I-beam for better gripping. The wrench specified by BMW, Mercedes and Rolls Royce.
From the Manufacturer
Wiha 35096 Open End Metric Wrenches 7 Piece. Seven piece set includes sizes 6mm by 7mm, 8mm by 9mm, 10mm by 11mm, 12mm by 13mm, 14mm by 15mm, 16mm by 17mm, 18mm by 19mm. Hard chromed wide I beam sure grip body. Made in Germany.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heyco
https://www.heyco.de/
https://www.heyco.de/PDF/2017/HEYCO_Katalog_2017_screen.pdf
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No problem.
I'll add that they are thin, I believe they are designed that way and the main reason I bought them. Great for suspension work.
And I'm not sure what you meant by "modern". Mine are about 10 years old
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I have no knowledge of the manufacturer but they are available on amazon.de
sets
https://www.amazon.de/s/ref=a9_sc_1...o+schraubendreher+satz&ie=UTF8&qid=1546241272
singles
https://www.amazon.de/s/ref=nb_sb_n...raubendreher&rh=i:aps,k:heyco+schraubendreher
Guess I was trying to say recent purchase, if yours are 10 years old and match the pics on the website, then the ones at my work are much older than that
Nonetheless a nice wrench
Seanny
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I think that the tool kit you get with your BMW come with Heyco tools. My dad has a 2008 model. Not sure if newer models come with them or not.
I'm not sure how long ago they made the change from satin to polished faces, but the Heynen open end wrenches I've seen are full satin finish. Heyco produces good stuff.
Took some pics today at work
I stand corrected the Heyco's are satin in the middle and chrome on the ends, also says W. Germany
IMG_1203 by Gopes Ram, on Flickr
8, 12, 17, 19 Heynen
IMG_1204 by Gopes Ram, on Flickr
No name, W. Germany
IMG_1206 by Gopes Ram, on Flickr
Comparing to a Proto 12x13, which I feel like is a slim wrench
IMG_1208 by Gopes Ram, on Flickr
Proto 12x13 vs Heynen 12mm combination, comparing 12 vs 12
IMG_1210 by Gopes Ram, on Flickr
13x17 no name W. Germany vs Proto
IMG_1212 by Gopes Ram, on Flickr
13 vs 13
IMG_1213 by Gopes Ram, on Flickr
I stand corrected the Heyco's are satin in the middle and chrome on the ends, also says W. Germany
IMG_1203 by Gopes Ram, on Flickr8, 12, 17, 19 Heynen
IMG_1204 by Gopes Ram, on FlickrNo name, W. Germany
IMG_1206 by Gopes Ram, on FlickrComparing to a Proto 12x13, which I feel like is a slim wrench
IMG_1208 by Gopes Ram, on FlickrProto 12x13 vs Heynen 12mm combination, comparing 12 vs 12
IMG_1210 by Gopes Ram, on Flickr13x17 no name W. Germany vs Proto
IMG_1212 by Gopes Ram, on Flickr13 vs 13
IMG_1213 by Gopes Ram, on FlickrGerman Satin
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Heyco is quality, period. Often overlooked. They work to as tight tolerances as Stahlwille, Hazet and Gedore. Quite a niche brand that has its own appeal, expensive though ... I also think their 'import' brand Heytec stands out over Vigor (Hazet) and Carolus, now Gedore Red (Gedore).
I have some Heyco 3/8 metric sockets and they are top notch quality. Unusually for German tool makers, they usually go for the full polish which is probably their only negative imo. Check out their latest ratchets, green/black colourway, 2-component handle, satin chrome finish. Lets not forget Elora (lot of love for Elora) and Matador (very nice). Also cheaper German stuff from the likes of Famex and SW-Stahl.
post script- i have no idea what the connection between Heyco and Wiha is!
I have some Heyco 3/8 metric sockets and they are top notch quality. Unusually for German tool makers, they usually go for the full polish which is probably their only negative imo. Check out their latest ratchets, green/black colourway, 2-component handle, satin chrome finish. Lets not forget Elora (lot of love for Elora) and Matador (very nice). Also cheaper German stuff from the likes of Famex and SW-Stahl.
post script- i have no idea what the connection between Heyco and Wiha is!
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Qualitytools
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My BMWs from the 80s to the mid 2000s came with HEYCO tools, the wrenches are thin and have a very nice finish